Raw Bar by Slapfish

4.5

142 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

All reservations can now be made exclusively through Slapfish (https://www.opentable.com/r/slapfish-mass-ave-indianapolis) and no longer at Raw Bar by Slapfish. This will help streamline our service and the experience we provide our diners. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation moving forward!

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Fish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 757-2696
Website
https://qrco.de/RawBarBySlapfishMassAve
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
339 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2108
Neighborhood
Mass Ave
Cross street
Massachusetts Ave & Alabama
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.1Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

142 Reviews

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Michael
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I dined at here for our 11th wedding anniversary. We chose this location specifically for the seafood tower… I did not disappoint. Fresh oysters were delicious, and the tuna poke had a great flavor. Lobster taquitos were uniquely delicious and the clam chowder was as good as you would expect at this type of location. Service was excellent and the environment was relaxed and modern. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food3service2ambience5
The ambiance and vibe here was great! However, our waitress seemed to focus more of her energy and attention on the larger tables which was a little disappointing. Food was pretty good but nothing outstanding.
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arron
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server name was Riley and she was great. We have never been and she helped with everything. She also made awesome drinks,
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food for a large party. Everyone loved the food!
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Greattimes
Indiana
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Olivia was awesome. Friendly and efficient! Food was excellent as always.
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Jilly
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
How do we give this 6 stars? First time to Indianapolis and here for business and wandered in. Will, the manager, took us and set us up in the open-air window seat and we were off...it wasn't just the meal. It was the whole experience. Incredible craft coctails...then a dozen sweet raw oysters...then oyster shooters (it was my wife's birthday so we were trying to make up that we had to work on her BD)....then we had lobster bisque (some of the best ever). After that she ordered Argentinian salmon served over a bed of roaster asparagus and mashed potatoes with an incredible cream sauce. I think my dinner was even better! I had the boiled lobster dinner that was a whole lobster...chowder...crab puppies...cole slaw and fries. So much food. We waddled outta there back to our hotel, but it was hall-of-fame. Big shout out to Will who took such great care of us and Jordan who also served us. You folks made for a great evening and dinner. Thank you so much. Love Indy too. Totally enamored with this city!
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious, service was fast and friendly. The restaurant had a overall great atmosphere.
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Dinthecity
Chicago
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food and a wonderful service experience. The tuna poke' is my new favorite lunch!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
The place was empty for brunch. The food was appropriately priced, and above average.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience5
Poor. I left a kind review the first time around because all things considered we understood. I am editing this review upon receiving our bank statement for the bill. We had a 7:30 reservation on Valentines’s celebrating the day and our anniversary. We waited 20 minutes at the bar for our table without being acknowledged once with even a smile by the bartender. When we were sat at our table, we waited another 15-20 to be greeted. We ordered cocktails, appetizers, and entrees all at once. The entrees came first without proper utensils, then the cocktails, then the appetizer. The table next to us even commented on our poor service multiple times. The waitress who made her own drinks informed us the drinks would be comped to make up for it. We were very understanding and sympathetic because of the day and the rush. When we received the bill, the full total including cocktails was presented. $100+. We didn’t say anything because we were trying to be polite and understand the struggle of the evening. She ran our card, and presented a check copy with the discounted total because she removed the cocktails. Now roughly $80. We tipped off the original total because she hadn’t been asked and remembered. When we got our bank statement, she had charged us for the full meal including cocktails and pocketed our generous cash tip. We are disappointed as that is theft to us and the company. The food was good, the host/manager was very kind, the building was beautiful. We will not be returning.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh seafood and excellent service!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best lobster roll in Indy!! Love the ambiance. The staff is so kind and accommodating!
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scallop special was outstanding!
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IzumiK
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Devour Indy lunch! Delicious, and great atmosphere!
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Murphna1
Indiana
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Cute place. Food was great! Two of us shared fresh oysters, mouthwatering raw ahi tuna tacos, cloubster cakes and a lobster grinder. Would get them all again. Wine list is to be desired. They had maybe 4 different white wines, 1 was a Chardonnay and not a good one. If they could improve that would improve the foodie experience. Service was a little slow to begin with and took forever to get our bottle of wine, but after that it got better.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The wife and I tried this place during Devour Indy. Our appetizers were terrific. She had the lobster bisque and I ordered the lobster taquitos. The taquitos were my favorite part of the meal. Crispy and flavorful. For the entrees, she ordered the clobster grilled cheese. It came with a very flavorful aioli, but even with that on the sandwich, it was still a little bland. I had my first ever lobster roll. The bread was buttery and crispy, very nice. I enjoyed the sandwich but was not blown away. My wife really liked it. Fries were pretty average. The creme brûlée was more like a bread pudding. It was ok, but in fairness I’m not much of a dessert eater. The cocktail was a variation on an Old Fashioned, but with Tequila. It was quite good. Our server, Riley, was new and apologized for the service. It was perfectly fine and I told her so. Overall, it was a good dining experience. If I go back again I would probably stick to more basic seafood dishes like oysters. The seafood tower looked really good too.
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JuliaW
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food ever. The chef was amazing. I had the seared ahi tuna poke and that was the best ever. All their seafood is flown in fresh everyday
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Raw has a fantastic seafood selection with great service and ambiance! Sometimes a little loud, it is still a great vibe to be a part of! Will, Olivia, and the team are excellent!
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Kamenzkie
Indiana
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This one was a winner. Adorable decor, the food was wonderful and fresh, and our server was an absolute doll. We will definitely be back with friends to get that seafood tower.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience4
Been here many times and the food and service were always excellent. This time the oysters weren't fresh at all, the Mahi was very over cooked and fishy, the drinks were definitely not the usual quality and staff seemed overwhelmed. Hopefully this is not the new norm as we love this place.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great! We always love raw bar. Oysters are fabulous and the chowder fries are always a hit!!
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ChristineN
Indiana
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall4food1service4ambience4
The sampler platter is garbage, we should have stuck with our tried and true oysters and fresh seafood options.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
The food was absolutely awful. I had to send my tuna tar tare back because there was a foul aftertaste and smell. Instead I got the lobster avocado toast which was no joke the saltiest dish I’ve ever eaten. Only could take 2 bites. Left hungry $100 later.
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Casey
Indiana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
It was our first time, we were impressed and would love to go back.
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MitchA
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish is wonderful. Dominique was great as a server. Great personality. Will visit again.
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Margaret
Indiana
75 reviews
vip
3.0
75 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
The food had good flavors but everything arrived less than hot. However I understand they were short on help. More than likely we won't be back as other seafood restaurants offer more ambience for the same price. I will add the general manager waited on us and he was awesome!
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Jconnor
Indiana
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We talked to owner about this: the wine list is one-third what it was, and two of the five whites listed were out. His explanation was inventory cost. Time for that time-honored American service, corkage.
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DavidW
Indiana
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was innovative and excellent. The seafood was super-fresh. Great raw bar. Poke and lobster deviled eggs were amazing. Lobster roll, steamed mussels, lobster avocado toast and the power bowl were all excellent. Olivia provided exceptional service. Great bar and draft beer selections.
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KeaD
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always so good, and our service was amazing!
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FranceneC
Indiana
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great semi-casual seafood restaurant in downtown Indianapolis. Lots of presentations to choose from - traditional lobster, fish sandwiches, oysters, salads and more. We will definitely be back to sample more of the menu!
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MRAW
Indiana
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite neighborhood spot! Food is amazing. Highly recommend!
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ajane
Indiana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meal was amazing, the server gave us all kinds of suggestions and offered her opinions when we asked her. She was very attentive and observant. My friend broke a wine glass and it was handled immediately and no fuss whatsoever. I LOVE their foo! I have never eaten anything there that wasn't yummy.
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Marcie
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious food and the servers are above and beyond amazing.
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CarolS
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food, amazing service from Tia and overall a wonderful experience.
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zachr
Indiana
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience4
Got sick from oysters I had tonight
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Fried oysters totally overcooked! Hard and dry! All fish is overcooked. The Lobstergrinder has ver little lobster but a thick salty mayonnaise!
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CadieC
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Maggie was great! Very attentive. The atmosphere was awesome.
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StephanieG
Indiana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The oysters on the half shell were amazing, as usual. We decided to try the peel and eat shrimp and boy am I glad we did. They were exceptional! Some of the best shrimp I’ve had. Our service was a little lacking considering the restaurant was only halfway full. We had to wait quite a while to order entrées. We later had to catch her eye to get another drink. Otherwise it was a great experience.
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Niki
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
So good! The portion sizes are excellent. Flavors amazing. We will definately be back!
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sp1569
Indiana
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful date night place - beautiful on the inside, super friendly and attentive wait staff, and EXCELLENT food. Highly recommend the lobster tots (though they look more like hush puppies) with the awesome sauce (yes, it's called awesome and lives up to the name)! Lots of great draft beer selections also. We can't wait to go back next time we're downtown.
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FAQs

Raw Bar by Slapfish offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 757-2696.

Raw Bar by Slapfish is rated 4.5 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

339 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2108

Additional information

Cross street
Massachusetts Ave & Alabama
Neighborhood
Mass Ave
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://qrco.de/RawBarBySlapfishMassAve
Phone number
(317) 757-2696

Raw Bar by Slapfish

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Raw Bar by Slapfish offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Raw Bar by Slapfish restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

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